Alvin Jerome McKinley (born June 9, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs and was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the fourth round of the 2000 NFL draft.

Alvin McKinley
McKinley with the Browns in 2004
No. 99, 70, 97
PositionDefensive tackle
Personal information
Born (1978-06-09) June 9, 1978 (age 48)
Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight294 lb (133 kg)
Career information
High schoolWeir (Weir, Mississippi)
CollegeMississippi State
NFL draft2000: 4th round, 120th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles231
Sacks11.5
Forced fumbles2
Fumble recoveries2
Pass deflections3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

McKinley has also played for the Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos and New Orleans Saints.

Early life

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McKinley was a standout at Weir High School in Weir, Mississippi. After winning two state championships, he joined his brother Dennis McKinley at Mississippi State University in the fall of 1996.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 4 in
(1.93 m)
289 lb
(131 kg)
36+12 in
(0.93 m)
10+14 in
(0.26 m)
5.07 s1.75 s2.96 s4.61 s7.73 s27.5 in
(0.70 m)
8 ft 6 in
(2.59 m)
22 reps
All values from NFL Combine[1]

Carolina Panthers

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McKinley was selected in the fourth round of the 2000 NFL draft (120th overall) by the Carolina Panthers.[2]

Cleveland Browns

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McKinley joined the Cleveland Browns in 2001. He had his best season in 2005, recording 68 tackles and five sacks.[3]

New Orleans Saints

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McKinley was signed by the New Orleans Saints on September 10, 2008, after defensive tackle Hollis Thomas was placed on injured reserve. McKinley was released on September 19 to make room for quarterback Joey Harrington.

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2000CAR 709900.00000000000
2001CLE 7012660.00000000000
2002CLE 13011740.01000020000
2003CLE 90239140.00000000000
2004CLE 1624929203.05000010200
2005CLE 16166845235.06000001000
2006CLE 14144530151.04000000000
2007DEN 1510141132.51000001000
97422311468511.517000032200

Playoffs

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2002CLE 104311.01000010000
104311.01000010000

References

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  1. "2000 NFL Draft Scout Alvin McKinley College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  2. "2000 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  3. "Alvin McKinley 2005 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 24, 2024.
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